The fierce battle for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers begins in Asia!

Today, important and decisive matches that football fans are waiting for will be held on the Asian continent. In the 9th round of matches, a number of national teams can decide their fate in order to qualify for the World Cup.

Uzbekistan is on the verge of a big step towards the World Cup

The Uzbek national team will play an important match in the UAE. Depending on the situation in the group, Uzbek players can cash in on their first ever World Cup qualification with a draw or a win. Currently, Iran is leading the group with 20 points, while Uzbekistan is in second place with 17 points. The UAE team in third place has 13 points and will only play for victory.

In other group matches, Iran will face Qatar, while Kyrgyzstan will face North Korea in Saudi Arabia.

- 21:00 UAE – Uzbekistan
- 23:15 Qatar – Iran, DPRK – Kyrgyzstan

Important opportunity for the Republic of Korea and Jordan

In Group B, the Republic of Korea will secure a World Cup berth if they draw with Iraq. Jordan will also have a chance to secure a World Cup berth if they beat Oman away.

- 21:00 Oman – Jordan
- 23:15 Iraq – Republic of Korea, Kuwait – Palestine

Tense competition in Group C: What will decide the fate of Australia and Saudi Arabia?

In Group C, Australia will play a crucial match at home against group leader Japan. If Australia defeats Japan today and Saudi Arabia also wins against Bahrain in their match, the final round will see a tense and dramatic match between Saudi Arabia and Australia for a place in the World Cup.

- 16:10 Australia – Japan
- 18:45 Indonesia – China
- 21:00 Bahrain – Saudi Arabia

Tonight will be a night of endless excitement for football fans across Asia. The fate of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be decided in a fierce competition between the strongest teams.